Adult Learning

Israeli Pop Culture Since October 7th Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning January 9, 16 The observation of Israel’s “Jewishness” has always been a topic of intrigue for the community of the diaspora. How has this identity been collectively expressed since the events of October 7th and everything that has followed? Join Matt Check as [...]

No prior knowledge is required for this course, but do bring your curiosity, questions and a desire to learn deeply. The ancient rabbis radically reshaped biblical Judaism to respond to new needs and to changing times. Their work through the centuries sets the foundation for the Judaism we currently practice. Learn about the Talmud, Midrash [...]

Israeli Pop Culture Since October 7th Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning January 9, 16 The observation of Israel’s “Jewishness” has always been a topic of intrigue for the community of the diaspora. How has this identity been collectively expressed since the events of October 7th and everything that has followed? Join Matt Check as [...]

Embracing Reform: A Comparison of Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Jewish Movements Jamie Starr, Rabbinic Fellow January 23, 30 From liturgical comparisons to discussions on contemporary issues, join us as we bridge understanding across the spectrum of Judaism. We will discuss what makes Reform Judaism distinctive, and how this may impact our individual sense of Jewish [...]

Four Worlds in One: Tu B’shvat Aaron Torop, Rabbinic Fellow Today we celebrate Tu B’shvat, a holiday focused on our connection to the natural world. Join us to talk about our role in nature and a mystical view of our planet. We will learn about how kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, engages with food, creation, and the [...]

Embracing Reform: A Comparison of Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Jewish Movements Jamie Starr, Rabbinic Fellow From liturgical comparisons to discussions on contemporary issues, join us as we bridge understanding across the spectrum of Judaism. We will discuss what makes Reform Judaism distinctive, and how this may impact our individual sense of Jewish identity and pride.

Great Jewish Debates: The Controversies of Our People Rabbi Zachary Goodman February 6, 13, 20 Since the inception of Jewish history (from Abraham and God to Theodor Herzl and Rabbi Isaac M. Wise), Jews have engaged in the art of deliberation, examination, and disagreement. Looking through the lenses of the Biblical Era, Rabbinic Era, and [...]

Jewish Comic Book Characters Dr. Jennifer Caplan, Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Chair in Judaic Studies, University of Cincinnati Jennifer Caplan highlights the curious history of some of Marvel and DC Comics’ most notable Jewish characters. We will discuss the histories of Magneto, The Thing, Ragman, and Kitty Pride with a particular focus on the way [...]

Great Jewish Debates: The Controversies of Our People Rabbi Zachary Goodman February 6, 13, 20 Since the inception of Jewish history (from Abraham and God to Theodor Herzl and Rabbi Isaac M. Wise), Jews have engaged in the art of deliberation, examination, and disagreement. Looking through the lenses of the Biblical Era, Rabbinic Era, and [...]

No prior knowledge is required for this course, but do bring your curiosity, questions and a desire to learn deeply. The ancient rabbis radically reshaped biblical Judaism to respond to new needs and to changing times. Their work through the centuries sets the foundation for the Judaism we currently practice. Learn about the Talmud, Midrash [...]